Fall Protection – Wood Frame Tie-Offs OK
Fall protection with personal fall arrest systems in residential construction is no longer a controversy. A new study says a PFAS anchored to wood is safe. Many construction companies have said that personal fall arrest systems aren’t feasible in residential work. New research proves them wrong. Safe tie-offs are possible with wood frame construction. Hear…
Dan Clark | August 21, 2015 | Fall Protection, Podcast | PPE, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety | 2 min read
Personal Fall Arrest Systems
Personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) are life savers in construction and industry. Hear how to use and maintain them in this podcast. Personal fall arrest systems have three major parts, the anchorage device, body support, and connectors. Dan Clark provides detail on the parts, including the two types of connectors. Also hear how to inspect…
Dan Clark | October 30, 2014 | Fall Arrest, Fall Protection, Podcast | PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety | 3 min read
Fall Protection Around Openings and Holes
Fall protection is critical near ledges, manholes, catwalks, windows and other openings and holes. Falls are one of the leading causes of death and injury in the workplace, and here we give tips on how to avoid them. Good fall protection around openings and holes can come from removable and permanent railings, toe boards, floor…
Dan Clark | July 29, 2014 | Fall Protection, Podcast, slip and Fall | Floor Marking, PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety | 3 min read
Fall Protection – Residential Construction
Fall protection is critical. Falls are the leading cause of death and injury in construction. In residential construction, risks can sometimes be underestimated because heights aren’t as great as in commercial construction. But short falls can be fatal. If a worker will be six feet or more above the next lower level, OSHA requires a…
Dan Clark | July 28, 2014 | Fall Protection, Podcast, slip and Fall | OSHA, PPE, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety | 4 min read
